Presented by: Office of Financial Aid

A4400 UNIVERSITY CENTER TALLAHASSEE, FL Office Hours 8:30 AM-5:00 PM PHONE – (850) FAX - (850) FAFSA school code:

 What is financial aid?  Who is eligible?  How do you apply?  Award types?  How were my awards determined?  How do I view my awards?  How do I accept my awards?  What about Scholarships and outside resources?  Are JOBS available?  What is the bottom line, How much should my check be?  Financial aid tips!

Money used to assist you with funding your education.

Everyone!

 Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online at  Early, January 1 (funds are limited)  Renewal your application every January 1  A Federal Pin number is needed for electronic signature on the FAFSA for both student and parent. Apply at  Estimated Tax information is accepted

 Federal Grants (financial need)  Pell  SEOG  TEACH  Federal Work Study (financial need)  Federal Loans  Perkins (financial need)  Stafford  Subsidized (financial need)  Unsubsidized  State Grants (financial need)  FSAG  First Generation (CARE STUDENTS ONLY)  University Grants

The federal processor collected all of your information provided on the FAFSA such as; you and your parent’s income, number of people in the household, number of students in college, etc. and established your Family’s Expected Contribution to your education cost. EFC

The expected family contribution received from completing the FAFSA is subtracted from the students cost of attendance to determine the financial need. COA -EFC FINANCIAL NEED

Summer FAFSA + FSU institutional summer financial aid application located on your financial aid student toolkit on blackboard Fall 2011 and Spring FAFSA

Student/Parent Complete FAFSA ONLINE EFC is Determined SAR Data sent to schools FSU Determines Awards student is eligible to receive Awards are posted Check your Status Campus.fsu.edu under secure apps financial aid student toolkit

 Your financial aid status is available online through the FSU Blackboard system. Check it anytime, from anywhere that you have secure internet access. Follow these simple directions:  Log on to Blackboard at  Select "Secure Apps" Located along the top furthest to the right.  Select "Financial Aid Student Toolkit"  Incoming and Prospective students who have applied for admission should log in using the FSUID provided during the admissions process.

Summer Awards are posted HERE!

 View your financial aid status via financial aid student toolkit  READ Terms and Conditions for financial aid  Check for outstanding documents  Print and submit to the office of financial aid ASAP  View & BUDGET  Accept, Decline, or Reduce your awards  You may contact our office for changes  Click on SAVE CHANGES

 1 out of 3 students is selected for verification and will be required to submit additional documents to OFA, please submit documents ASAP.  All awards are estimated pending the verification process and therefore are subject to change  Your outside resources could affect your current awards, please report them via your student tool ASAP  You must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours to receive financial aid.  You must have an Accounts Refund Setup completed to receive your financial aid, please complete this via your student toolkit. EFT is highly recommended!

 Accept loan via office of financial aid student toolkit  Complete  Loan Entrance Counseling  Master Promissory Note  Federal Parent Plus Loan  Complete:  FAFSA (if not all ready of file)  Direct Loan Federal Plus Loan Application online at  Direct Loan Master Promissory note for parents  Parent Authorization Statement (must be on file before disbursement) For more details please visit our website.

 Florida State University Scholarships  Automatically reviewed when you applied for admissions to the university  Private Scholarships  Report to OFA via student’s financial aid toolkit  Research will continue while you are enrolled  FSU financial aid website at:  Local organization (rotary clubs, Kiwanis clubs, fraternities, sororities, churches, and banks)  Academic department of interest  Ask other students  Google Search

 Florida Bright Futures Scholarships  Academic pays $101 per credit hour  Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and complete 24 credit hour per year  Medallion/Gold Seal pays $76 per credit hour  Maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA and complete 24 credit hours per year  Offer amount based on 15 credits per term  actual payment based on enrolled hours  All Classes dropped after drop and add MUST be REPAID  Does NOT pay for Summer * Rates are based on 2011 legislative action – pending final action

 Federal Work Study  Will be awarded via your financial aid file based on demonstrated financial need and available funds.  Not Awarded Work Study  Visit the FSU Career Center online job board at:  Part-time job fair being held September 1, 2011 check the site for more details.

YOU TELL US: WHAT ARE YOUR FINANCIAL AID AWARDS?  How many hours are you taking? ______  What is your housing choice? ______  What is your dining choice? ______  How much is your health insurance? _______  How much are your books? _______  Bottom Line Total _______

 Apply EARLY, January 1 st using estimated tax info  Check your financial aid status  Submit requested documents ASAP  Know YOUR Cost  Set a realistic budget and stick to it  Exhaust all other alternatives before borrowing  Only borrow what you need  Keep records of your loan debt  Avoid credit card debt  If financial circumstances change contact the office of financial aid

Questions?